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NurseJackie

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41. Oh, he's absolutely rich. Definitely 1%. And that doesn't bother me AT ALL.
Wed Mar 13, 2019, 10:48 AM
Mar 2019

Oh, he's absolutely rich. Definitely 1%. And that doesn't bother me AT ALL.

What I'm most interested in, however, is where it comes from... where it's being invested... how it's being saved (offshore or domestically) and whether the taxes have been properly paid.

Based on what we do know... looking at the historical and publicly-available record... the reticence to release the jointly-filed tax returns may be in the interest of protecting his current wife, Jane. There are still lingering questions about her retirement and other financial arrangements with Burlington College as well as other associations with Old Towne Media. These have been ongoing questions that mainstream investigative reporters have been unable to get forthcoming and satisfactory responses about... and the full and complete tax returns would provide answers to many of those questions.

All I'm saying is... people who make flimsy excuses... or who delay-delay-delay... or who fail to deliver of promises of "soon"... well, they're only making things worse for themselves. It only causes heightened suspicions because that's just the way people (and the press) are. It's only natural.

But, in the end, it serves no good purpose to delay and it causes more personal harm to a candidates reputation. People are looking for a candidate with honor, honesty and integrity... no matter who he or she may be.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
I don't think it should be a requirement. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #1
If we are going to be calling for Trump's, we have to make it a requirement scheming daemons Mar 2019 #2
I don't think you are being consistent. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #3
Sounds very consistent to me nt Trumpocalypse Mar 2019 #13
I don't see where the request is... WeekiWater Mar 2019 #18
This is about the D primary debates happybird Mar 2019 #34
Exactly! Andy823 Mar 2019 #4
*ALL* candidates have to make their tax returns for the past 10 years publicly available. trueblue2007 Mar 2019 #8
Common sense really, someone else around here said this a while ago...me Eliot Rosewater Mar 2019 #54
You are right forklift Mar 2019 #21
On this one I agree True Blue American Mar 2019 #26
It most certainly should Cha Mar 2019 #19
I disagree that it should be a requirement. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #23
Good thing it's not up to you. MrsCoffee Mar 2019 #32
I missed where the party has made it a requirement. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #38
Ikr! "... less transparency.."..! Cha Mar 2019 #51
That's what you get with cults of personality. The person is all that matters. Math, evidence, facts Maru Kitteh Mar 2019 #102
When did the Democratic Party do that? Bradshaw3 Mar 2019 #104
Elizabeth Warren disagrees with you. Cha Mar 2019 #50
That is not a great concern of mine. NT WeekiWater Mar 2019 #52
Don't care.. I appreciate Cha Mar 2019 #57
You aren't arguing for complete transparency. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #58
Show the Transparency of 10 Years Of Tax Returns! Cha Mar 2019 #61
I am with Elizbeth True Blue American Mar 2019 #63
It only makes logical sense.. why Cha Mar 2019 #67
Sorry, I thought Harris was your preferred candidate. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #68
What are you going on about?.. This is about Cha Mar 2019 #69
My comments have pertained to just that and nothing more. NT WeekiWater Mar 2019 #70
"We shouldn't have to beg elected officials to disclose their financial interests" Cha Mar 2019 #73
I just don't think it's as big of an issue to you as you say. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #75
Elizabeth: "that's why I've released my tax returns from the past 10 years" Cha Mar 2019 #77
I've posted links to them on DU multiple times. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #79
So? Cha Mar 2019 #80
Elizabeth is True Blue American Mar 2019 #27
Of course, Elizabeth is right on More Transparency! Cha Mar 2019 #53
+1. Tipperary Mar 2019 #42
Somebody has something to hide. I wonder what it is. comradebillyboy Mar 2019 #5
New Jersey has made it a freaking Law! Cha Mar 2019 #10
Good idea. comradebillyboy Mar 2019 #15
There is NO question that something is to hide and yes, what can it be? Eliot Rosewater Mar 2019 #55
Either that or 2016 ended Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #59
Yes, what possible reason would Cha Mar 2019 #111
How many years has your candidate released? Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #140
Haha.. your Deflection isn't working, tibbs. Cha Mar 2019 #146
Post removed Post removed Mar 2019 #149
Look in the mirror, tibbs.. before you accuse anyone Cha Mar 2019 #151
We were all screaming bloody murder about Trump's returns. Firestorm49 Mar 2019 #6
I strongly agree with this Gothmog Mar 2019 #7
New Jersey! Cha Mar 2019 #11
Booom! Transparency for ALL.. not just for Cha Mar 2019 #9
Yes, this NastyRiffraff Mar 2019 #12
Yes, Transparency is important, Riff.. for all kinds of Cha Mar 2019 #14
When is "soon" NastyRiffraff Mar 2019 #44
BS needs to know that Transparency Cha Mar 2019 #56
Yes, show us the taxes or go home. R B Garr Mar 2019 #16
The candidates who *have* released their full tax returns show INTEGRITY and HONESTY. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #30
Democrats can not use tax returns as an issue against trump unless nominee produces their returns Gothmog Mar 2019 #17
Past ten years? One recent year? Eric J in MN Mar 2019 #20
Bernie only released the 1040 - 2 pages forklift Mar 2019 #22
Jake Tapper fact checked the claim that sanders released returns Gothmog Mar 2019 #37
Last time True Blue American Mar 2019 #64
Ha! NurseJackie Mar 2019 #31
That claim was fact checked and earned four Pinocchios Gothmog Mar 2019 #36
No BS did NOT.. you're Misinformed. Cha Mar 2019 #78
April 2016: Sanders' tax return: As 'boring' as promised Eric J in MN Mar 2019 #83
Bernie Sanders's false claim that he has released his full federal tax returns Cha Mar 2019 #84
What tax info has Kamala Harris released? Eric J in MN Mar 2019 #85
Your "Whataboutism" is Not Working. Cha Mar 2019 #86
She released one Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #115
Yes she did, and that was when she last ran for office more than two years ago..... George II Mar 2019 #133
Where's BS' Full Tax Returns? 10 years? Cha Mar 2019 #134
Where's KH's Full Tax Returns? 10 years? Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #139
BS said "soon".. where's BS' Full Tax Returns? Cha Mar 2019 #142
Hypocrisy Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #144
BS, where's your Full Tax Returns? Cha Mar 2019 #148
Where are Kamala's? Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #150
Sanders says he will release 10 years of tax returns 'soon' Cha Mar 2019 #152
How many did Kamala say she would release again? Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #154
Give it up, tibbs.. your act is Not helping Cha Mar 2019 #155
More whataboutery.... ehrnst Mar 2019 #177
Since you've told us several times already, you know the number. But she's been a candidate.... George II Mar 2019 #179
Nearly a month ago. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2019 #178
Did she say that she would release them "soon" a month ago? ehrnst Mar 2019 #182
Actually no, it's accurate. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2019 #183
Whataboutery. ehrnst Mar 2019 #184
Interesting how fast the whataboutism shows when there isn't a ehrnst Mar 2019 #120
It isn't "Whataboutism" Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #121
You seem unclear on the definition ehrnst Mar 2019 #123
Rank hypocrisy Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #141
Hit the nail on the head, didn't I? ehrnst Mar 2019 #181
It's called DEFLECTION! Cha Mar 2019 #135
So pointing out that your declared candidate has only released one.... Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #143
BS needs to show his Full Tax Returns. Cha Mar 2019 #147
Yes, Kamala has more declared supporters on DU than Bernie. ehrnst Mar 2019 #180
That claim earned four Pinocchios Gothmog Mar 2019 #107
Jake Tapper fact checked this claim and proved that it was false Gothmog Mar 2019 #108
And he could end all the annoying speculation very, very simply. ehrnst Mar 2019 #136
Don't forget Gillibrand. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #24
They will NEVER release their tax returns. They have NO INTENTION of ever releasing them. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #25
Amen on that post! True Blue American Mar 2019 #28
Yeah but Bernie says "we still have to do a few little things" jcgoldie Mar 2019 #29
+1 happybird Mar 2019 #39
Oh, he's absolutely rich. Definitely 1%. And that doesn't bother me AT ALL. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #41
Watching Bernie lick his lips True Blue American Mar 2019 #66
Are you implying that Sanders is deliberately witholding his taxes ehrnst Mar 2019 #137
No! True Blue American Mar 2019 #165
Got it. ehrnst Mar 2019 #166
For his own sake True Blue American Mar 2019 #168
+1000. ehrnst Mar 2019 #170
She does True Blue American Mar 2019 #65
At this point, no matter what he does, Sanders will look bad LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #33
Agree True Blue American Mar 2019 #169
Where are the tax returns Gothmog Mar 2019 #35
He said he will release ten years worth of tax returns Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #116
Whaboutery.. ehrnst Mar 2019 #122
So Kamala only releasing one year of taxes Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #124
Moving the goalposts, are we? OK, I'lll play - where are Bernie's 2017 taxes? ehrnst Mar 2019 #126
She didn't release her 2017 returns Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #145
OK, so I take "where are Bernie's 2017 returns" back. Where are Bernie's 2015 taxes? ehrnst Mar 2019 #173
Yes, considering the time frames involved, that is VERY different. George II Mar 2019 #132
Update.. BS released Cha Mar 2019 #156
:) True Blue American Mar 2019 #171
If you want to go there: We got Kamalas 2015 financials in 2016. Where are Bernie's 2015 returns? ehrnst Mar 2019 #125
Mahalo, ehrnst.. here's some more on Kamala's Cha Mar 2019 #157
All put together in brown Paper envelopes! True Blue American Mar 2019 #172
That's daft sfwriter Mar 2019 #40
If and when the DNC starts making special rules targeting one candidate... Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #43
It wouldn't target one candidate BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #45
Only one candidate is being demanded to release them Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #60
Yes he has. True Blue American Mar 2019 #72
It's been a tradition for a long time. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #82
Trump didn't refuse to release them either forklift Mar 2019 #88
What rule has the DNC passed that targets only Bernie? Are you afraid that he won't be able ehrnst Mar 2019 #129
smh.. there always has Cha Mar 2019 #160
And of course, when the DNC makes a rule namahage Mar 2019 #174
But Bernie said very recently that he didn't get criticism for not releasing taxes. ehrnst Mar 2019 #131
Semantics. So far BS has said he's going Cha Mar 2019 #158
Like reducing the role of superdelegates? n/t namahage Mar 2019 #46
Sure! NurseJackie Mar 2019 #47
Oh BULLONEY! Your threat Cha Mar 2019 #110
So requiring the same thing of all Democratic candidates is targeting one? ehrnst Mar 2019 #127
Oh Please, tibbs.. enough of your threats. Cha Mar 2019 #159
Agreed... St. Bern has stalled long enough Blue_Tires Mar 2019 #48
every interviewer should be asking why he hasn't released his taxes Gothmog Mar 2019 #49
He said in '16 he would release them before the convention, and he didn't. He LIED lunamagica Mar 2019 #62
And this is 3 years later! True Blue American Mar 2019 #71
Good question. I want an answer and i want the truth. BERNIE, please show your taxes. trueblue2007 Mar 2019 #74
Agree jberryhill Mar 2019 #76
Absolutely! Plus can't appear on primary ballots....... getagrip_already Mar 2019 #81
Amusing that, despite calls for transparency, so many candiates are getting a pass in this topic... Lancero Mar 2019 #87
Ten years or see you later! CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #89
Came here looking for an update forklift Mar 2019 #90
Total and utter bullshit. Kentonio Mar 2019 #91
How so? forklift Mar 2019 #92
Just because you clearly hate Bernie Kentonio Mar 2019 #93
I don't hate him forklift Mar 2019 #95
Sure, no hate here. No sirree.. Kentonio Mar 2019 #97
So you are saying it's a conspiracy Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #117
Strawman... ehrnst Mar 2019 #118
Is it soon yet? Gothmog Mar 2019 #94
aaaaaaahahahahahahahaha forklift Mar 2019 #96
Waiting - OhZone Mar 2019 #98
WOW - That is cool! forklift Mar 2019 #99
K & R Maru Kitteh Mar 2019 #100
There will come a time when... Mike Nelson Mar 2019 #101
K&R highplainsdem Mar 2019 #103
Kick! Tax returns will be a requirement . R B Garr Mar 2019 #105
Kick. nt Andy823 Mar 2019 #106
Jennifer Rubin will keep on asking this question Gothmog Mar 2019 #109
Washington State is adopting a ballot access law Gothmog Mar 2019 #112
More states are looking at ballot access laws Gothmog Mar 2019 #113
Washington Post-Time for candidates to disclose their tax returns Gothmog Mar 2019 #114
CREW is calling on all presidential candidates to publicly release 10 years of tax returns. Gothmog Mar 2019 #119
K&R stonecutter357 Mar 2019 #128
"We're insisting on Donald Trump's being released.... we should be consistent " sfwriter Mar 2019 #130
Anyone not releasing their full tax returns is playing us for fools. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #138
Exactly. I wish someone could analyze that body language R B Garr Mar 2019 #187
Also make it a requirement to be a Democrat itsrobert Mar 2019 #153
Given that Trump seems to have gotten away with bernie59 Mar 2019 #161
Baloney. trump's Not releasing Cha Mar 2019 #162
Bernie seems to be dragging his feet bernie59 Mar 2019 #163
Elizabeth Warren leads the way.. Cha Mar 2019 #164
Warren and Gillibrand have each released 10 or more returns. Booker when he first ran... George II Mar 2019 #191
BS is too busy hiring stein voters.. Cha Mar 2019 #192
BS has said he'd be releasing them for 3+ years now ... nobody believes him at this point n/t SFnomad Mar 2019 #175
Yeah, I don't believe him much either... bernie59 Mar 2019 #186
That sounds very familiar for some reason... ehrnst Mar 2019 #189
So you're saying personal financial transparency shouldn't be asked of Democratic candidates? ehrnst Mar 2019 #176
My post was an observation, not a suggestion. bernie59 Mar 2019 #185
So, you would dismiss the discussion about Trump's failure to release ehrnst Mar 2019 #188
The DNC doesnt are. Or it would be a rule. aikoaiko Mar 2019 #167
I agree 100% BlueFlorida Mar 2019 #190
From Jennifer Rubin Gothmog Mar 2019 #193
"He's had a month to release tax returns. Enough is enough." --- You know... NurseJackie Mar 2019 #194
Kirsten Gillibrand released her 2018 tax returns on Wednesday Gothmog Mar 2019 #195
Inslee, a 2020 presidential hopeful, released his tax returns this morning. Gothmog Mar 2019 #196
Is sanders going to issue redacted returns? Gothmog Mar 2019 #197
But that would be rigging it against Bernie! treestar Mar 2019 #198
All candidates need to release their tax returns Gothmog Apr 2019 #199
Washington Post-Enough with the excuses. It's time for Sanders to release his tax returns. Gothmog Apr 2019 #200
From the Hoarse Whisperer Gothmog Apr 2019 #201
Bernie Sanders is "providing political cover" for Donald Trump not releasing his tax returns Gothmog Apr 2019 #202
Stephanie Ruhl-Could Bernie Sanders' tax returns drive his supporters away? Gothmog Apr 2019 #203
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